Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek
FairPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI East of SR 136 · Structure no. 000000000036964
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 175 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.